Kate Soskil
Co-Founder, Co-Owner, Vice President · Easy East Adventure Outfitters
Huntington, NY
In My Own Words
Outdoor industry professional, avid paddler, adventure seeker.
Work Experience
Co-Founder, Co-Owner, Vice President
Easy East Adventure Outfitters2015 – 2017
-Built a successful retail store and brand from the ground up on a shoestring budget -Managed all day to day operations of the physical retail location, in addition to all back-office operations -Main point of contact for all manufacturers in regards to buying, planning, accounting, etc. -Used expert, first hand knowledge of products and a willingness to personalize each sale to the customer’s needs and specifications to convert potential customers into loyal repeat customers -Aligned with other local small businesses and manufacturers to design mutually beneficial deals, events, and collaborations -Designed, built, and managed a successful website with a fully equipped e-Commerce store -Ran all social media accounts, including paid Facebook Ads -Planned, advertised, and managed all events, included weekly social paddles, participation in annual fairs and festivals, and involvement in local paddleboard and kayak races -Personally designed all logos, graphics, and marketing materials
Regional Administrator
Vivint Solar2013 – 2016
-Oversaw all permitting and managed relationships with all AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) in region -Managed 36 Office Administrators and Permit Specialists across 4 states and 12 offices -Managed 11 successful new office openings across the East Coast -Developed incentive programs and contests to raise moral and motivate field employees -Drove numbers to meet quarterly quotas across all east coast offices, while simultaneously cutting costs -Implemented numerous new operational processes to increase communication, accountability, and efficiency -Consulted extensively with developers regarding transition to Sales Force database system, and lead field employee training
Office Administrator
Vivint Solar2013 – 2013
-First point of contact for corporate employees, local sales representatives, local installers and electricians, and local AHJs -Ran new-hire orientation, distributed new-hire uniforms and materials, assisted new-hires in submitting all necessary paperwork and applying for local and state solicitors licenses as needed -Worked closely with local leadership to troubleshoot issues and develop new processes and procedures -Personally prepared and submitted all building permit requests on behalf of customers, and resolved disputes and issues with AHJs -Managed special projects and handled all arrangements and communication with local vendors and contractors -Worked extensively with local Sales and Installation teams to ensure that customers’ experience is seamless from point of sale to project completion
Office Manager
Silver Sky2012 – 2013
-Served as executive assistant to the CEO, CFO, EVP of Product, and EVP of Sales -Planned and coordinated all internal and external company meetings, events, and logistics -Engaged in extensive cross-company communication and organization, including regular contact with out of state and international offices. Work closely with several departments, including human resources, marketing, sales, and finance -Organized travel arrangements, including accommodation, transportation, and rental of conference facilities -Regularly and consistently solved problems across 7 offices to ensure that each office functions smoothly and efficiently -Drafted offer letters, process new hires, maintain the company organization chart, procure hardware, and process terminations -Coordinated and assisted in managing the acquisition of 40 new employees -Planned, coordinated, and managed a two-day Sales Kick Off event in conjunction with the company’s rebranding and launch -Point-person across 7 offices